Disadvantages of plastic windows

Plastic windows have earned a good reputation due to their consumer properties — they help to save heat, while protecting from dust and street noise. Their history began back in 1952, when polyvinyl chloride frames were patented — this substance was created in the USA, but Germany became the leader in the production of windows from it — thanks to the Rehau company, plastic windows became widespread.

But today the advantages of choosing plastic windows are no longer so clear, because over many years of operation they have found serious disadvantages. Moreover, a new trend has emerged — the rejection of plastic windows. PVC products are banned in Sweden. Many European organizations advocate abandoning it.

Toxicity

Plastic is not a safe material. It contains fungicides, plasticizers and lead-based additives. The latter are very dangerous. Lead can enter the human body with water, food, air and accumulate in it, provoking the development of diseases of the bones, nervous system, liver, kidneys. Children and the elderly are particularly sensitive to the effects of lead. Window manufacturers claim that lead can be released from plastic only when seriously heated. Many companies have replaced lead additives with more harmless ones.

Ventilation problems

Reliable insulation is one of the most important consumer qualities of plastic windows and their main drawback, which prevents normal ventilation in the premises. The consequence of using sealed windows is condensation, high humidity, accumulation of dust and harmful substances in the air — carbon monoxide and formaldehyde, as well as the development of fungi and mold.

Experts believe that sealed plastic windows are also to blame for the increase in the number of patients with asthma, oncological and dermatological ailments and allergies.

Damage

The plastic from which windows are made is difficult to restore after damage. Most of the dents and scratches remain on it forever. It is difficult to repair such windows, especially cheap options.

In the heat, the PVC profile expands, at low temperatures it contracts. Due to such metamorphoses, cracks appear on the plastic. In the cold, the window can generally separate from the mounting foam on which it was fixed.

Hacking

Plastic windows can be easily opened from the outside — with a screwdriver, a knife and even a ruler.

How to replace

You can replace plastic windows with wooden ones. If the installation of plastic windows cannot be avoided, then you should make a choice in favor of the highest quality ones — those with a quality certificate. Official website of Jozz Casino online.